Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 3201 Cherry Ridge Dr Ste C-300 in San Antonio, TX 78230. It has been certified since 2016. It cares for about 55 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 Cherry Ridge Dr Ste C-300, San Antonio, TX 78230 |
| Phone | (855) 320-5552 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 741599 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/01/2016 |
How does Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 72.2% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.5% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 33.9% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 27.1% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 10.7 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 87.4% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 82.9% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 74% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 82% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC deliver care, and to whom?
99% of companion hospice and palliative care of south texas llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (38%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 99% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 38% |
| Other conditions | 30% |
| Cancer | 15% |
| Dementia | 9% |
| Respiratory disease | 8% |
Which San Antonio-area ZIP codes does Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC serve?
Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC tells Medicare it serves 45 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78101
- 78108
- 78109
- 78112
- 78148
- 78154
- 78155
- 78163
- 78207
- 78209
- 78210
- 78212
- 78213
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78245
- 78247
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
What should you ask Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
72.2% of Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Texas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
27.1% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Texas average 12.1%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve San Antonio, TX?
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas -San Antonio — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Opuscare of Texas — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Three Oaks Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Yellow Rose Hospice Care, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Alamo Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Graceful Hospice and Palliative Care LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 741599 and has been since 2016.
What is Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Companion Hospice and Palliative Care of South Texas LLC?
It cares for about 55 patients on an average day.
